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Michael Russo has covered the NHL since 1995 and the Minnesota Wild for the Star Tribune since 2005.
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Concern over Pominville's injury follows key win for Wild

The Wild has not said that Jason Pominville has a concussion, but he did miss nine games with one in October 2010. Dustin Brown of the Kings was suspended for two games for the hit.

Updated: April 25, 2013, - 05:55 AM

Quick goals hold up as Wild fends off Kings 2-1

The Wild bolstered its playoff hopes with a tense victory over the defending Stanley Cup champions.

Updated: April 24, 2013, - 09:23 AM

Harding's perseverance rewarded with Masterton nomination

Josh Harding made it crystal clear the moment he got life-altering news this fall that his NHL career would continue.

Updated: April 24, 2013, - 08:20 AM

Struggling Wild make big roster changes for final playoff push

Veterans Stephane Veilleux and Jake Dowell were recalled from Houston.

Updated: April 23, 2013, - 11:58 AM

Wild approaches key final week as a big opportunity

Three-game homestand begins the push to secure a playoff berth for the first time in five years.

Updated: April 21, 2013, - 04:27 PM

Wild ready to move on, forget after Thursday's bad defeat

Objectives are clearer after very little goes right against Sharks.

Updated: April 20, 2013, - 01:07 AM

Sharks again take bite out of Wild

Martin Havlat scored twice vs. his old team, which is 1-7-1 in its past nine trips to San Jose.

Updated: April 19, 2013, - 07:27 AM

Affiliate will be renamed Iowa Wild

Wild owner Craig Leipold, flanked by a large contingent of club and American Hockey League officials, will be in Des Moines on Monday to formally announce the relocation of the Wild’s minor league affiliate.

Updated: April 19, 2013, - 12:28 AM